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"The Australian Book of Etiquette is a very slim volume."
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"Considerations & Exceptions for Impressive Handshakes Be mindful of a person's age; be tender with arthritic hands. In that case, a loose and gentler handshake is a gesture of sensitivity and compassion. Show interest; even if your right hand is full, offer your left hand. Demonstrate respect when you are caught in an introduction while seated; try to stand. Be instinctive about when to allow the length of your handshake to linger to express unity, connection, or sympathy."

"Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential."

"To cease to admire is a proof of deterioration."

"Conventional manners are a kind of literacy test for the alien who comes among us."

"Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve."

"Dining with the King; your attire, attitude and mentality must change."
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"Gain a modest reputation for being unreliable and you will never be asked to do a thing."

"There are probably more annoying things than being hectored about African development by a wealthy Irish rock star in a cowboy hat, but I can't think of one at the moment."
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